Gurten funicular
Mountain retreat on your doorstep every 15 minutes
The Gurtenbahn runs every 15 minutes from 7:00 a.m.
At 00/15/30 and 45 minutes past the hour. The timetable may vary during periods of high passenger volume.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the valley, middle, and mountain stations or online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets using the usual public transport apps.
General season tickets, Half-Fare cards, Bern Tickets, Junior Cards, and Libero cards (monthly and annual season tickets for zones 100/101) are valid. Libero day tickets and multi-day and group day tickets are not valid. A complete list of all valid tickets can be found here.
Here you will find the most important documents relating to the Annual General Meeting, the annual report, and information on buying and selling shares in Gurtenbahn Bern AG. The next Annual General Meeting of Gurtenbahn Bern AG will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Gurtenbahn Bern AG was founded in 1898 as “Elektrische Gurtenbahn.” For over 120 years, it has connected Wabern with Bern's local mountain, Gurten, and now transports 1 million passengers to Gurten every year.
Since it began operating in 1899, the Gurtenbahn has carried over 40 million people. The new Gurtenbahn, in operation since mid-1999, is known for its panoramic carriages and high performance. During the four days of the Gurtenfestival, the railway transports 130,000 visitors to Bern's local mountain at record speed.
The funicular railway has been transporting guests up Bern's local mountain for more than a century and has contributed significantly to the development of tourism in Bern. The modern funicular railway, which took guests to the Gurten Kulm spa resort, also proved to be a selling point abroad. Since its opening in 1899, the funicular railway has gone through turbulent times. Learn more about the long history of the funicular railway.
Do you have any questions about the Gurtenbahn, the parking garage, the toboggan run, or winter activities? We are happy to help.